Rent Camping & Backpacking Gear in Surprise

Renting camping and backpacking gear in Surprise is an easy way to plan outdoor trips without buying equipment you may only use occasionally. Whether you’re preparing for a desert overnight, a longer road trip, or a fly-to adventure, renting lets you choose gear that matches your plans. With more than 22 years of nationwide rental experience, LowerGear supports trips across Arizona and beyond.

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Our rental inventory includes tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, camp cooking gear, lighting, navigation devices, and accessories. Brands commonly included in our rental fleet include Gregory, Osprey, MSR, and Garmin. All gear is professionally cleaned, inspected, and prepared before every rental.

Outdoor destinations commonly planned from Surprise

Trips from Surprise often include desert and canyon landscapes throughout Arizona. Many travelers explore routes within Tonto National Forest, while others plan longer trips to Grand Canyon National Park.

Popular rentals for Surprise-area trips

• 3-Person Backpacking Tent – versatile for desert camping.
• Medium-Capacity Backpack – useful for multi-day trips.
• Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag – helpful for cooler nights.
• Satellite Communicator – useful beyond cell coverage.

How rentals work

Select your rental gear online and choose dates that allow enough time for shipping. Rental days are not charged while gear is in transit. See the video below for additional shipping details.

For customers in the Phoenix area, rental gear can also be picked up directly at our Tempe retail store.

Helpful learning guides & videos

If you’re new to camping or backpacking—or it’s been a while since your last trip—we offer resources to help you prepare. Below is a general list of items people often consider bringing (not all apply to every trip):

Backpack • Tent • Sleeping bag • Stove • Fuel • Headlamp • Extra batteries • Water containers

Additional advice articles and product videos are available throughout the site.

• Take These on Any Wilderness Trip
• Which Gear to Rent for Your Backpacking Trip
• Treating Water While Backpacking and Camping

Explore rental categories

• Tent & Shelter Rentals – lightweight and family options.
• Backpack Rentals – fitted packs for desert trips.
• Sleeping Gear Rentals – bags and pads for varied temperatures.
• Camp Cooking Gear Rentals – stoves and cookware.
• See 20+ Rental Categories – find all the camping equipment you can rent for trips to or from Surprise